2023 Domaine de la Vougeraie Charlemagne Grand Cru

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A whiff of phenolic character (olive oil nuances) can be found on the aromas of ripe and fresh green apple, spice, wet stone and a hint of tangerine peel. The rich, concentrated, powerful and mouth coating large-bodied flavors possess outstanding length on the balanced and youthfully austere finale. This bold and robust effort doesn't offer much refinement but if your taste runs to a 'take no prisoners' style of white, this is for you. Drink through 2031+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2023 Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, one in Aloxe-Corton and the other toward Pernand-Vergelesses. It has a touch of beeswax on the nose with good concentration and moderate definition, gaining more intensity as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine weight and attractive texture. There is just the right amount of bitterness to lend nerve on the finish. Recommended. Drink 2027-2048.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

The 11th vintage of this name. Others are starting to follow the lead. Mid lemon yellow. The nose starts discreetly, with a certain volume of fruit and only a hint of minerality. There is no doubting the power on the palate but there is also class and now here come the stones, tumbling over each other, with the lightest of lemon washes. This is building slowly and steadily into a majestic wine. Amazingly persistent. Drink from 2030-2038.
94-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy